Time tracking for freelancers who need revenue clarity
Track billable and non-billable hours by project and task, monitor earnings while work is in progress, invite clients into projects, and send client-ready reports without spreadsheet cleanup.
Need full feature detail? See the product overview or review common workflow questions in our FAQ, or learn how client access works.
Built for independent designers, developers, marketers, consultants, and growing agencies.
Core freelancer outcomes
- Clear billable hour tracking by project and task
- Accurate separation of billable and non-billable time
- Profitability visibility before invoicing day
- Export-ready PDF and CSV client reports
Billing models
3
Hourly, fixed-fee, non-billable
Timer actions
1-click
Start, pause, stop
Report formats
PDF + CSV
Client-ready export
Project visibility
Task-level
Every session has context
Why freelancers choose TimeFly over generic timers
Generic tools show hours. TimeFly shows project context, billing relevance, and report-ready client visibility.
Project-first tracking, not just a running clock
Create projects and tasks first, then track time where work actually happens so client communication stays clear.
Billing-aware from day one
Set hourly or fixed-fee billing per project and keep one consistent workflow across different client contracts.
Revenue visibility during execution
Monitor tracked hours, billable totals, and profitability trends before projects drift off budget.
Task-level accountability
Every tracked session stays linked to a task, so you can explain exactly what was delivered.
Client transparency without manual cleanup
Generate structured reports directly from tracked data instead of rebuilding timesheets in spreadsheets.
Reliable source of truth
Keep billable and non-billable activity in one system so invoicing and planning use the same numbers.
Track billable vs non-billable hours with confidence
TimeFly acts as a freelancer billable hours tracker while keeping internal work visible for planning and margin control.
Billable time stays tied to deliverables
Track billable hours by project and task so invoice lines are easy to justify during client review.
Non-billable work stays visible
Log proposals, calls, admin work, and internal planning without mixing those hours into client billing.
Cleaner profitability analysis
Separate categories reveal margin health and show where revision cycles or scope creep reduce profit.
Freelance project time tracking software built for client delivery
Keep one repeatable workflow from first tracked hour to final client report.
Create project and tasks
Define client work structure once so every session is categorized from the start.
Track work in real time
Start, pause, and stop timers quickly while attaching sessions to the right project task.
Apply billing model
Use hourly or fixed-fee billing depending on the contract, without changing your tracking flow.
Review and export
Check totals and profitability, then export structured reports for client updates and invoicing.
Export-ready client reports for transparent communication
Use time tracking software with client reports that can be shared as polished summaries or structured raw data.
Built for independent freelancers and small service teams
Use the same workflow across design, development, consulting, and marketing engagements.
Freelance designers
Track concept, revision, and delivery phases with structured data for scope discussions.
Developers and consultants
Measure implementation, testing, support, and client communication across active projects.
Marketers and strategists
Capture campaign planning, execution, and reporting hours with clear project-level breakdowns.
Invite clients without exposing billing details
Give clients useful visibility into project progress and requests while keeping your billing structure, non-billable work, and internal execution private.
What clients can see
- Project progress and current status
- Open tasks and client-added requests
- Project messages and updates
- Aggregated analytics for the project
Freelancer time tracking FAQ
High-intent answers for freelancers evaluating time tracking, billable hours, and report quality.
Use project-based tracking with task-level entries and separate billable vs non-billable time. This keeps invoices accurate and easier to explain.